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a rough, uneven, or irritating texture, often associated with fabrics or surfaces
The cheap wool blanket had an unpleasant scratchiness that kept me awake all night.
The rough texture of the blanket made it hard to sleep.
After washing the shirt, it lost its scratchiness and became much softer.
The shirt became softer after washing, losing its rough texture.
Often used to describe fabrics or materials that feel coarse or irritating to the skin.
Use 'scratchiness' to describe textures that feel rough or irritating, especially in clothing or materials.
Derived from 'scratch' (to rub or scrape) + '-iness' (a state or quality), suggesting a texture that feels like scratching.
Primarily used to describe tactile sensations, often in the context of clothing or fabrics.